Mossberg New Haven Model 283TB .410 Bolt-Action Shotgun, 24 Inch Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, 3 Inch Chamber, Blued, Hardwood Stock
This New Haven by O.F. Mossberg & Sons Model 283TB is a .410 bolt-action repeater from the 1967–1985 era, notable for its 24-inch barrel with a fixed Full choke and a 3" chamber. It carries the characteristic New Haven store-brand markings and classic Mossberg features, including a brass bead front sight and a rear cocking indicator that shows green. The hardwood stock with straight comb and ribbed buttplate completes a straightforward, durable small-bore shotgun package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel shows widespread finish loss. There are visible signs of prior wear and handling on exterior surfaces. Scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Mossberg New Haven Model 283TB .410 bolt-action shotgun
Built as the New Haven store-brand counterpart to Mossberg’s 183-series, the Model 283TB combines Mossberg manufacture with department-store branding. The barrel markings read: Model 283TB, .410 GA, 3-inch chamber, North Haven, Conn., U.S.A., aligning with its period production circa 1967–1985.
This is a bolt-action repeater with a top-loading internal magazine. Period references document a 2-shot internal magazine (typical 2+1 capacity), paired here with a 24-inch barrel and a fixed Full choke for tighter patterns with .410 shotshells. It has a 3" chamber and a fixed Full choke (F Choke).
Sighting is simple and proven: a brass bead front sight with no rear sight. The turned-down round bolt knob offers a familiar manual feel, and the safety/cocking indicator at the rear shows green, giving a clear visual status at a glance.
The shotgun is finished in blued steel with a blued receiver and a one-piece hardwood stock. Stock details include an uncheckered straight comb, a pistol-grip wrist, and a black ribbed buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, providing a comfortable fit for a wide range of shooters.